3 Pilates Moves to Work Your Core + Improve Posture
If your fitness goals are focused on strengthening your core, try Pilates. The Pilates method works from the deeper muscles of your center, from the inside out. The “center” is often called your “powerhouse” and is where movement is initiated.
Here are some pointers to keep in mind when doing these 3 Pilates moves to work your core, including your obliques.
Start with a small range of motion (ex: smaller circles), then gradually increase
Stay lifted in the upper body and keep the collarbones wide
The abdominal scoop: Pull your ab muscles in towards the spine, like you’re zipping up a tight pair of jeans.
Bonus: These exercises also works on posture by opening up the shoulders and chest.
The moves:
Hip Circles
Knee Folds (on forearms)
Double Leg Lower Lift (bent knees, on forearms)
Check out the routine here:
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